Property Apprentice Podcast
Property Apprentice dives deep into the what's and how's of real estate investing in New Zealand. Each week, we discuss topics relevant to every home buyer and investor.
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Are property investors really just "unproductive speculators"? In Episode 7 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts dismantle this long-standing myth with hard economic data. Plus, they break down the latest REINZ figures and provide a crucial survival guide for those currently trapped in negative equity.
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Is it finally getting easier to buy a house in New Zealand? In Episode 6 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the latest data showing housing affordability is at its best level in nearly a decade. Plus, they issue a massive warning about a deceptive "get-rich-quick" scheme making a comeback in the real estate market.
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Is a volatile global market your best window of local opportunity? In this episode, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice breaks down why you shouldn't let overseas headlines dictate your financial strategy.
We explore why top economists believe the Middle East conflict won't crash the local property market, and why pulling your money out of KiwiSaver right now is a dangerous...
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Are we finally seeing a turning point for the New Zealand property market in 2026? In Episode 5 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the latest data, which shows that the potential oversupply of housing is finally starting to clear.
In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover:
- The February Market Shift: Over 12,200 new listings hit the market in February this ye...
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Is a flat property market your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a fascinating mix of global tension and local opportunity. While Middle East conflicts drive volatility in the share market, the New Zealand property market is presenting one of the best buyer's markets in recent history.
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Is a flat property market actually your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a New Zealand market that is finding its feet, but moving at a glacial pace. While the headlines might sound sobering, there are massive opportunities hiding in plain sight if you know where to look.
We dive into a shocking report reve...
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In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the stark warnings from the recent New Zealand Economic Forum regarding the future of NZ Superannuation. With an aging population and changing economic data, relying solely on the government for retirement is becoming an increasingly risky strategy.
In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover:
- The Superannuati...
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The New Zealand property market is showing signs of life, but the real story lies in the regional data and current mortgage trends. In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the new Cotality Decoding 2026 Report and the record-breaking surge in bank switching.
In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover:
- The 2026 Market Outlook: A deep dive into the l...
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Is the property market officially shifting gears?
In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts unpacks a massive week of contradictory but exciting real estate news. We dive into a sudden surge in tourism and migration that has the broader economy starting to hum, and discuss why the Reserve Bank holding the OCR steady at 2.25% cements a "higher for longer" interest ra...
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The market is shifting gears—are you keeping up?
In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts unpacks the signals that matter most to your wallet. We are seeing a stabilizing market with resale profits ticking up, but a surprise surge in borrowers locking in 2-year fixed rates suggests the "floating rate" trend is over.
Key Topics Covered:
- Resale Turnaround: 88% of sell...
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Is the property market recovering, or is there a sting in the tail?
In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts tackles the contradictory headlines facing Kiwi property buyers. We are seeing a classic tug-of-war: mortgage rates are dropping and first-home buyers are active, but unemployment has hit a 10-year high of 5.4% and the RBNZ is demanding tighter risk rules from banks.
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The start of 2026 hasn't been as quiet as expected. From new tax proposals that have investors on edge to economic data forcing banks to tear up their interest rate forecasts, there is a lot to unpack.
In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts deep dive into the proposed 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the reality of sticky inflation, and why "resil...
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Is 2026 a "Goldilocks" year for buyers, or is a rate hike trap set for mid-year?
In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts (Property Apprentice) cuts through the contradictory headlines. We explore why major banks are predicting an OCR hike, why insurers are retreating from Westport, and if the "doer-upper" dream is dead.
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- Interest Rate Warning: Wh...
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In this episode, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice discusses the hot topic of whether KiwiSaver should be made compulsory or remain voluntary. With recent media attention and political proposals suggesting a shift toward a mandatory model similar to Australia’s, it is a conversation that every New Zealander should be following.
Debbie breaks down the potential impact of these chang...
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As of January 15th, 2026, the rules for building minor dwellings in New Zealand have officially changed. The headlines say "No Consent Needed" for builds under 70sqm, but the fine print says something very different.
In this premiere episode, Paul and Debbie Roberts (Property Apprentice) strip away the media hype to look at the practical details that actually matter t...
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Are we in a recovery or a price crash? In this week's episode, we tackle the mixed signals hitting the New Zealand market. BNZ economists are telling us "don't stop believin'" as business confidence hits multi-year highs, yet Trade Me data shows asking prices plummeted by over $80,000 in the last two months of 2025.
We break down why REINZ says buyer co...
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Is the "Buyer's Market" finally here? In this first episode of 2026, we break down a massive week for New Zealand real estate. The data is in: December stock levels have hit a 10-year high, giving buyers more choice than we've seen in a decade. But with new rules for Granny Flats kicking in today and economists predicting a twist in the OCR tale, the window of opport...
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Topic #1: Stuff 10th of December - Capital crunch: Central Wellington now has the cheapest property in the country
Topic #2: RNZ 9th of December - GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?
Topic #4: RNZ 9th of December - The OCR is down, so why are home ...
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Topic #1: Good Returns 26th of November- OCR Cut: What the RBNZ said
Topic #2: RNZ 26th of November - Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent?
Topic #3: TradeMe 28th of November- OCR predictions for 2026 & 2027
Topic #4: RNZ 26th of November - The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs
Topic #5: NZ Herald 24th of November - KiwiSaver 12%...
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